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extreme sport

British  

noun

  1. a sport that is physically hazardous, such as bungee jumping or snowboarding

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He poured money into sailing, sponsoring an America’s Cup team and pushing for the competition to become more of a high-tech, extreme sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Several local businesses offer rafting trips ranging from a chill kickback to extreme sport opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

The extreme sport - which involves jumping with a parachute from high landmarks, rather than an aircraft - has become increasingly popular among foreigners living in south east Asia.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2024

I had gone down the rabbit hole on bodybuilding — pre-dating the script — out of curiosity because it is such an extreme sport.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2023

Publicly defending Black women in America remains an extreme sport.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022